Noizefield
Jayqualizer
Jayqualizer by Noizefield is a free 8-band parametric equalizer with a visual spectrum analyzer and sixteen presets for precise mixdown adjustments.
VST2Eq
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Foleys Finest Audio
Frequalizer
Frequalizer by Foleys Finest Audio is a free 6-band EQ plugin featuring 11 filter types per band and an integrated analyzer for precise sound shaping.
VST2Eq
Audiocation
Equalizer AQ1
Equalizer AQ1 by Audiocation is a free VST2 equalizer plugin for 32-bit Windows systems.
VST2Eq
Red Rock Sound
EQ302
EQ302 by Red Rock Sound is a 32 band graphic equaliser offering precise control with 12 dB of cut or boost in 1/3 octave steps across 16 Hz to 20 kHz. Ideal for detailed tonal shaping in any audio setup.
VST2Eq
Mellowmuse
EQ1A
EQ1A by Mellowmuse is an analog style equalizer offering smooth sound with minimal phase coloration. It includes high pass, low and high shelf, and low and high peak filters with variable Q and frequency sweep, plus bypass switches for each section.
VST2Eq
ViatorDSP
Electron EQ
Electron EQ by ViatorDSP is a tube equalizer with 4x oversampling, mid/side processing, and a detailed tube-overdrive emulation. It features a unique low shelf filter, perfect for adding character to your mix.
VST2Eq
HeelAudio
DuckEQ
DuckEQ by HeelAudio is a free equaliser plugin that ducks specific frequency bands based on a side chain input, combining precise EQ control with dynamic ducking.
VST2Eq
Blue Cat Audio
Blue Cat Triple EQ
Blue Cat Triple EQ is a versatile 3-band semi-parametric equalizer offering customizable filter shapes, including low shelf, high shelf, and peak filters with wide gain and bandwidth ranges.
VST2Eq
AudioThing
Blindfold EQ
Blindfold EQ by AudioThing is a free 4-band equalizer with no visible frequency, gain, or Q indicators, inspired by Matt Wallace's quote in Recording Unhinged.
VST2Eq
Metric Halo
Thump
Thump by Metric Halo is a unique audio processor that synthesizes low-frequency audio to add powerful low end or create new sounds, using pitch and dynamics of the input to control its oscillators.
VST2Pitch
Togu Audio Line
TAL-Vocoder
TAL-Vocoder is a vintage-style vocoder emulation featuring 11 bands and analog modeled components. It replicates early 80’s vocoder sounds using digital algorithms including SFFT.
VST2Pitch
Blue Lab Audio
PitchShift
PitchShift by Blue Lab Audio is a pitch shifter that adjusts sound pitch from one octave below to one octave above with a transient boost for attack enhancement.
VST2Pitch
Christopher Hooker
OC-D2
OC-D2 is a customizable octaver VST2 plugin for Windows that generates signals one and two octaves below the original. Inspired by the Boss OC-2 pedal, it offers enhanced features for advanced pitch effects.
VST2Pitch
Nembrini Audio
NA Chromatic Tuner
NA Chromatic Tuner by Nembrini Audio offers fast and accurate tuning with a bright, colorful LED display and supports calibration to any pitch standard.
VST2Pitch
MVs Plugins
MIDI Choir
MIDI Choir is a MIDI controlled transposer that processes single-pitched audio and transposes it in real time using MIDI notes. It features a reliable ASDF pitch tracker with voiced/unvoiced recognition and a pitch tracking indicator.
VST2Pitch
GVST
GSnap
GSnap is a free auto-tune VST plugin by GVST for Windows that corrects vocal pitch or creates robotic voice effects with adjustable parameters.
VST2Pitch
Auburn Sounds
Graillon FE
Graillon Free Edition is a vocal live changer offering pitch shifting and pitch correction optimized for voice in VST2 format on Windows and macOS.
VST2Pitch
AraldFX
StormGate1
StormGate1 by AraldFX is a rhythmic gate plugin that allows detailed amplitude pattern shaping using hand-drawn or tool-assisted patterns. Transform static sounds into dynamic rhythmic parts.
VST2Gates & de-essers
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